USM Speeds Up Its Digital Transformation
Global Smart Digital Workplace Enabled by Aruba's Mobile-First Architecture
This solution delivers coherence, flexibility, and reliability to USM's global operations. It facilitates remote work, role-based network access, and expedites the establishment of new sites. The implementation by BNC provides the essential support for USM's operational needs.
USM
USM U. Schärer Söhne AG is a design company and manufacturer of modular furniture, headquartered in Switzerland with international distribution. The company boasts a strong reputation owing to the exceptional design of its most renowned product line - USM Haller, even featured in the MoMA in New York.
Project Overview
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Initial Situation
Aruba's Mobile-First architecture provides consistency, flexibility, and reliability to USM's global operations. The solution facilitates mobile work, secure role-based network access, and the agility to rapidly set up new locations. Designed and implemented by BNC, it ensures security and the essential level of support for USM's operational needs.
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Objectives
- Promoting continuous digital transformation and enhancing efficiency
- Facilitating mobile work with global standards and consistency
- Streamlining IT operations, flexibility, and geographic expansion
- Innovation roadmap and simplified implementation
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Approach
Aruba ClearPass Policy Manager; Aruba AirWave Network Management; Aruba 1500-, 2930F-, 2930M- and 5406R-Switches; Aruba IAP-205- and IAP-315 802.11ac-Instant Access Points
Conclusion
- Establishing a robust platform for deploying IoT sensors at the Münsingen facility, supported by continuous productivity initiatives
- Enabling global mobility with unified access across all locations.
- Smarter, automated role-based access, even for guests, catering to local and global needs
- Leveraging standards, openness, and automation for easier scalability, user-friendliness, and cost savings
- Facilitating a 'Network-in-a-box' approach for launching new locations worldwide
„The brand promise of USM is quality, modularity, and timeless design. With the Aruba solution, we can apply these exact qualities to our global network, enhancing our ability to serve our customers better.", Remo Leone, Head of Trade Systems and Processes, USM U. Schärer Söhne AG
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